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Paul G. Bursiek: City office space -- City could save money in east Boulder

Posted:
02/08/2013 01:00:00 AM MST

The Boulder City Council is looking into leasing office space in downtown Boulder at a cost up to 50 percent more than office space in east Boulder. Two reasons are given to justify the extra expense: 1) being downtown "makes things easier on the public" and 2) worker proximity in the downtown area is claimed to create greater "efficiencies." (See Feb. 5 article in Daily Camera, "City looks to rent space.")

Having to park in downtown Boulder is certainly not "easier on the public." In fact it is a night mare. In comparison, think how easy it is to find a free parking space at the east Boulder government offices off 33rd Street near Arapahoe Avenue.

I expect there are some efficiencies to be gained by having Boulder city employees working in close proximity downtown, but I also suspect that most of their communications are by email or phone. I doubt the convenience of walking between offices offsets the high cost of rent.

Spend the money more wisely and provide better public parking at the same time. Employees will find multiple ways to connect with each other. If it is coffee or lunch that is the issue be assured there are satisfactory to excellent places in east Boulder.

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